Community Responder

Qualifications
COMMUNITY RESPONDER

Last day to apply for this position will be August 22, 2025

Pay Grade: 109

Hourly Range

$ $39.57

The successful candidate's placement in the salary range will depend upon previous experience in a similar role. The placement shall not exceed the midpoint of the salary range which is $33.17 per hour.

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including

• 13 Paid Holidays and 1 Personal Day
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month. Higher monthly vacation accrual rates may be available with prior ASRS service.
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $61.16/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Position is eligible for up to 24 hours of floating holiday leave

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Department / Division
Police Department

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule

Can include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Number: RC# 902326

Description
The purpose of this position is to perform various patrol functions where a sworn officer is not required, such as vehicle collision investigations, photo enforcement, traffic control, criminal damage, and theft. Generates detailed reports and prepares cases for court, ensuring thorough documentation and follow-up.

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Conducts vehicle collision investigations, photo enforcement violations, or parking enforcement.
• Manages traffic control.
• Responds to incidents of property damage and theft.
• Completes incident reports and ensures evidence is properly recorded and stored.
• Helps prepare cases for court, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
• May perform responsibilities of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Work Experience

Requires one (1) year of experience in law enforcement or related experience.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant's full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education

Requires a high school diploma or GED.

The term "equivalent" means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, And/or Registrations

• Valid driver's license
• Terminal Operator Certification awarded by Arizona Department of Public Safety, obtain within one (1) week of hire. *

Additional Requirements
Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following

• Post offer/pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational
• Post offer/pre-employment physical
• Police background check

Essential Functions
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This position is FLSA Non- Exempt which means employees are eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

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